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This role combines PLC/HMI programming with PC-based application development, connecting user requirements, hardware, and software to deliver reliable equipment and integrated systems.\nReporting to Al Rasmussen, this individual contributor works with production, test, engineering, and IT to support existing applications and develop new automation. The role offers hands-on ownership of equipment software within an expanding Advanced Manufacturing organization.\nKey Responsibilities\nDevelop, maintain, and improve PLC programs and HMI applications for production equipment and new automation systems.\nDevelop and maintain PC-based applications for custom electrical test equipment, including integration with existing hardware interfaces and software libraries.\nMaintain, troubleshoot, and convert legacy software applications, including applications in the VB.NET/.NET environment, as equipment and technology evolve.\nTranslate end-user needs and equipment concepts into software requirements and working solutions; investigate ambiguous requests and apply sound engineering judgment.\nIntegrate production and test equipment with systems used to collect and communicate manufacturing data, including support for Ignition SCADA deployment.\nIntegrate existing commercial machine vision and AI-enabled inspection solutions into equipment and manufacturing processes, including potential weld inspection and X-ray or video analysis applications.\nCoordinate with IT on computers, software interfaces, and systems deployed to the production floor.\nProvide software expertise and escalation support to equipment personnel who lead frontline production-equipment troubleshooting.\nParticipate in equipment qualification and user training for new or modified systems.\nManage assigned programming work independently, communicate project status and technical decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional partners.\nBasic Qualifications\nApproximately five years of relevant programming experience, including demonstrated PLC programming and PC-based application development.\nA relevant degree in electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrated technical experience.\nHands-on experience programming or integrating hardware, industrial equipment, or test systems beyond classroom-only projects.\nStrong programming fundamentals and the ability to learn and adapt across programming languages, development environments, and PLC platforms.\nAbility to diagnose software and system issues, explain the engineering reasoning behind solutions, and translate operational needs into functioning equipment software.\nAbility to work independently, communicate directly and honestly, and take ownership of assigned work.\nAbility to work fully onsite in Chandler, Arizona, and travel approximately 5% to other company sites.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with VB.NET and the broader .NET development environment, particularly for electrical test or equipment applications.\nExperience with Productivity PLCs and C-More HMIs. 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Additional hours may be required to meet project needs. 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